rear of mid-division, progress before 2nd, 4th after 5th, headway to close in 3rd 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last, improved to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, not trouble winner
towards rear, 10th after 5th, progress to 8th after 3 out, improved to 4th before 2 out, no impression after 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in
chased leader, headway before 2nd, 6th after 7th, 7th at 8th, under pressure after 3 out, no impression and badly hampered after 2 out, weakened
tracked leader, 3rd after 5th, progress to 2nd behind clear leader at 8th, weakened before 2 out where badly hampered
in rear, 11th after 5th, progress to 9th after 3 out, 7th 2 out where badly hampered, no extra
rear of mid-division, 7th after 5th, dropped to 11th after 3 out, soon weakened and detached
mid-division, 6th after 5th, improved to 4th after 7th, soon 5th, mistake 2 out and fell
towards rear, 8th after 5th, progress to 6th at 8th, good headway to close in 2nd 2 out, almost on terms at last, improved to lead final 100 yards, kept on well
tracked leader, 2nd after 5th, 3rd behind clear leader at 8th, dropped to 6th 2 out where badly hampered and brought down
rear, 9th after 5th, under pressure in 10th after 3 out, soon weakened and detached
soon led, jumped big at 1st, jumped left at 5th, soon 5 lengths clear, increased advantage after 3 out, reduced advantage 2 out, almost joined at last, ridden and dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace
Irish Bulletin won this last year and scored again here in December. He isn't in the best of form but this is his track so another big run is anticipated. Turbojet had been threatening to win for a while before landing a Listowel maiden in a canter. An opening mark of 125 might turn out to be lenient though the concession of 7lb to HURRICANE DARWIN may prove beyond him. Alan Fleming's charge wasn't in the best of form over hurdles in the spring but reappeared with a victory over fences at Navan and he can continue on the upgrade. Rightdownthemiddle reverted to hurdling on a much lower mark than over fences at Listowel and was well supported but never threatened and was beaten a long way.
Turbojet 1-2fav (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to challenge 4 out, soon disputed, led approaching next, eased clear entering straight, not extended, won at Listowel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Sep beating Aherlow (11-12) by 21l, 9 ran.
Shannak (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, lost place and no impression before straight, one pace, 9th of 17, 13 3/4l behind Showem Silver (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
The King Of Brega (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division early, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 15th of 18, 14 1/2l behind Lasoscar (10-2) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Irish Bulletin (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, dropped to 5th 4 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Listowel 3m hcp hvy in Sep.
Seskinane (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from last, 2nd close home, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Ben Button (11-7) at Listowel 3m hcp hvy in Sep.
Rightdownthemiddle (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Held up, last from 5th, impeded next, no impression from 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Highland Fling (10-11) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Mr Boss Man (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, ridden 5f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 20 3/4l behind High Expectations (9-4) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Crown Of Gold (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out, stayed on into 8th last, kept on same pace run-in, 8th of 18, 6 1/4l behind Lasoscar (10-2) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders on outer, 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 14, 25 1/4l behind Dysios (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Just Call Me (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, under pressure and bumped next, soon no extra, 14th of 16, 23 1/2l behind Kilkeaskins First (10-5) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Wee Tiger (IRE) 7-2fav (10-5) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 4 out, weakened after 3 out, behind and ran out 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Hurricane Darwin (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, progress into 5th 2 out, soon challenged, ridden to lead before last, kept on well run-in, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Whatareudoingtome (10-8) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
